Tomorrow is our last day at clinic!!!

[feohmoon]

As many of you know, our lengthy detox is finally wrapping up (a bit premature, but right on schedule).  Things are going very well thus far and we are going to remain excited and optimistic.  The worst lies ahead but so does the best!  
There are so many thoughts going through our minds...March 6 is the date we have been anticipating for so long.  We were so selective regarding the proper time of year, proper time of month, etc.  We are putting a lot of energy towards our new way of life...drug free.  We hope the steps we have taken to prepare will ease our wd symptoms as we are all too familiar with the debilitating effects.  
We are testing our theory regarding replenishing our bodies supply of vitamins to alleviate the pain of vitamin deficiency - the main culprit of the pain associated with withdrawal.  Last week was the first time we felt bad enough to even mention...but now that we have the calmag & naturalcalm - it is a lifesaver.  Our true test will be about this time next week.  
We will continue to post, and we want to thank all of you...your posts keep us going...It really is amazing what a huge difference all of you make.
ps - I realize my posts often sound like a broken record with me going on and on about vitamins, calmag, etc...but we want so much for each of you to feel better and to benefit from the information we received from a nurse at a detox facility - which is how we originally came to know about vitaminsthatwork.com
Hope everyone has a great day....look forward to talking with all of you!

On a lighter note - since we will not be spending our usual amount at the clinic....we bought a telescope and a dead cd -

[feohmoon]

Thank you so much...that means so much.  We cannot help but to have a certain amount of fear.  A downward spiral is my biggest.  I know exactly what needs to be done, but it has not been a huge challenge as of yet.
It is terrifying because I know how debilitating the wd are from methadone.  We do our best to remain positive, we do not want to give enough attention to 'fear' because we do not want 'fear' to have that energy....we will not empower fear.  We will turn our thinking towards healing and enlightenment, we will empower those feelings.
Thank you so much....big hugs,,,,,
Peace and love

[toxictome]

I like you new motto. I am so excited for you two to be able to get on w/ your life...
You have come so far...and this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey that you can watch unfold right before your eyes...you guys are so STRONG!!!
I will continue to follow your story ...best of luck......your are very determined..so I know you will MAKE it!!!

You hav ebeen so upbeat...so if you go on a downward spiral for a feww weeks or more...we will be here to help pull you back up!!! Hang on tight....hugs

[toxictome]

I like you new motto. I am so excited for you two to be able to get on w/ your life...
You have come so far...and this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey that you can watch unfold right before your eyes...you guys are so STRONG!!!
I will continue to follow your story ...best of luck......your are very determined..so I know you will MAKE it!!!

You hav ebeen so upbeat...so if you go on a downward spiral for a feww weeks or more...we will be here to help pull you back up!!! Hang on tight....hugs

[toxictome]

I like you new motto. I am so excited for you two to be able to get on w/ your life...
You have come so far...and this is just the beginning of a lifelong journey that you can watch unfold right before your eyes...you guys are so STRONG!!!
I will continue to follow your story ...best of luck......your are very determined..so I know you will MAKE it!!!

You hav ebeen so upbeat...so if you go on a downward spiral for a feww weeks or more...we will be here to help pull you back up!!! Hang on tight....hugs

[feohmoon]

I keep thinkning wow, we probably will not feel good by certain dates, all of which have passed without too much difficulty.  We are so very thankful for that.  
Now we are done to the wire...is that the phrase?  We probably will not feel good this weekend.  By no means am i being negative...but I must be realistic.
Thanks for your posts...this is my lastest addiction!  I am perched here reading, responding and waiting...this support is a tremendous source of our strength.
Thank you all so much.
If any of you feel just a little exhausted, a little out of it...please read my journals.  When something helps, it makes you obsessed with passing the info along to those you care about and my fiance and I care for all of you.
Peace

[swtbreezie]

I have been following your story also, and wish you all the luck in the world!  Sounds like you are very prepared and I know you can do this.  GOOD LUCK and God Bless.  Keep posting.
swtbreezie

[mr.lucky66]

I don't know about the vitimins so much but if you keep this attitude up, you can break free and stay dope free. "Methadone, there's no future in it" all the best

[feohmoon]

with all the thoughts racing through our mind right now...we have never even considered the possiblility of taking a pill,  That is out of the question, we do not fear relapse.   We 'respect' that is not an option for us and we are ok with it.
Once I read a post that expressed how a person once fought the wothdrawals rather than accepting it was necessary to recover.  We will embrace this as the lesson in life it is and take from it all that we need...thankful to have evoloved further.

[feohmoon]

I love your posts, I am always anxiously awaiting your response!  You are doing such an awesome job.  I think tapering until the last mg. is a great idea, I am glad that you are riding it out.  You will be rewarded for your patience!  For us, it happened this way...that is what is meant to be.  
We are filled with such excitement, anticipation and we are still cautiously optimistic.  We know the worst lies ahead...but so does the best (it is our new motto).
I want you to have the naturalcalm so bad.  Never before have either of us been so impressed and awestruck by a product,
You are a huge inspiration to us...we often incorporate you into our conversations at home.  Good energy is always headed your way from us!
Please keep posting...talk to you soon.
Hugs, love and peace

[Penelope14]

Wow, I am so happy for you both!! Trust me when I say, I know how counselors frown at the idea of coming off at anything thats not 1 or 2 mgs, my counselor got all upset & freaked out from my plan to go off on 4mgs, & she won me over, so Im gonna just have to ride this out a bit longer, but I do truly believe she really does have my best interest at heart, & it sounds like yours does to, I,ve had a few bad counselors, I shouldnt say, bad, but one that I didnt feel that fit my personality, but the one I have now is awsome!  When Im done at the clinic, she wants me to come in & speak in some of the groups, to tell my story, & let everyone know that their is life after methadone, & that just gave me one more reason to have hope & courage thru this trying time. I often think about your detox off of 7mgs, & while others may frown or not agree with your decision, I think your gonna be fine, as you have someone their with you, & they do say, if you understand what to expect from methadone withdrawal & dont freak out, you will be less likely to have such a hard time. Before I close, I wanted to tell you that attitude & positive thinking is a huge factor in your detox, for me personally, when I start to think negative & begin to fall into a slight depression, {detoxing off methadone can cause depression}, I try to mentally pick myself back up & look at the big picture. This is a huge thing we are doing, & when its over we will have overcome one of the hardest drugs known to man to ever come off of, thats quite a accomplishment!! Stay strong & I know you are gonna do just fine. Lots of Luck Penelope                    

[feohmoon]

I will say that we are both thankful for the fact that the clinic got us in the groove of getting up early...more day to enjoy!
Even though we disagree with our counselor at the clinic, we like him.  He is respectful of us as well.  He has agreed to continue talking with us even though we are no longer patients.  In fact, we have an appointment on April 4...we are making a paper chain...it helps to be able to remove a link every day!

[road2recovery]

Sounds good to me!!!  I get so much here, although i still see a counsouler....I think you two have really done this the right way..A very long taper , and you should do very well...And never want to go through this again
It will be so nice that you don't have to go to that clinic anymore and so early...Maybe you both can sleep  late now, wouldn't that be nice..
Can't wait to see ya;ll finsih with this ....hugs
r2r

[feohmoon]

This is our aftercare!  You are our aftercare...I will thank you in advance!

[road2recovery]

I have been keeping up with your story for a while now, i think you two are doing so good...Please post and let us know how it goes.....Good luck to both of you , please find some after care..you have come so far..
god bless
r2r